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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-1 out of 1 doctors available Last Name Initial: V Ben R. Veenstra, M.D. Surgeon Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Robotic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair, Abdomin...al wall reconstruction, Appendectomy, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Small bowel obstruction Show more areas of focus for Ben R. Veenstra, M.D. ResearchMayo Clinic researchers are investigating advanced and minimally invasive treatment options for weight-loss surgery. PublicationsSee a list of publications about sleeve gastrectomy surgery by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. By Mayo Clinic Staff Sleeve gastrectomy care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Aug. 02, 2024 Print Show references Lim RB. Bariatric procedures for the management of severe obesity: Descriptions. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed June 8, 2020. Kellerman RD, et al. Obesity. In: Conn's Current Therapy 2020. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 8, 2020. AskMayoExpert. Obesity (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2018. Bariatric surgery. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/bariatric-surgery. Accessed June 2, 2020. Cameron AM, et al. Management of morbid obesity. In: Current Surgical Therapy. 13th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed June 8, 2020. Bariatric surgery procedures. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. https://asmbs.org/patients/bariatric-surgery-procedures. Accessed June 8, 2020. Wang Y, et al. Mechanisms of weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding: Far more than just restriction. Obesity. 2019; doi:10.1002/oby.22623. Office of Patient Education. Nutrition guidelines after your bariatric surgery or endoscopic procedure. Mayo Clinic; 2019. Office of Patient Education. Bariatric surgery. Mayo Clinic; 2017. Brown AY. AllScripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Sept. 4, 2020. Related Obesity News from Mayo Clinic Why exercise is essential after bariatric surgery Aug. 23, 2024, 04:00 p.m. CDT Beyond weight loss: Bariatric surgery may reduce cancer risk May 07, 2024, 03:00 p.m. CDT Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds May 02, 2024, 03:00 p.m. CDT Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider Aug. 23, 2023, 02:00 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? 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